Swank Autism Center at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
Pediatricians, Psychiatrists, Neurologists
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Address: 1600 Rockland Road
| Wilmington, DE
19803
Rating: 3.80
(38 reviews)
Insurances:
Tricare,
Aetna,
AmeriGroup,
Cigna,
ComPsych,
Coventry Health Care,
HealthPartners,
Humana,
Medi-Cal,
Medicaid,
Medicare,
QualCare,
UnitedHealthcare,
Wellcare,
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS),
Delta Dental,
Magellan Health,
Managed Health Network (MHN),
United Concordia,
Great West PPO,
PHCS,
Three Rivers Provider Network (TRPN),
Ages Served:
Children
Care Settings:
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About Swank Autism Center at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children
At the Nemours Swank Autism Center; we prepare children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to grow up to be as independent as possible. With our expertise and support; you get everything you need right here; all in one place.
Our psychologists; psychiatrists and developmental pediatricians care for babies and children of all ages. We provide complete ASD ev
Please note that without member information we cannot guarantee that
your specific plan covers these services. We recommend asking the care
provider before beginning services.
Aetna
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Cigna
ComPsych
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1600 Rockland Road,DE,19803
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(800) 416-4441
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Dr and NP was very nice during Or Neurology appointment. We have yet to receive a call back from a MRI that was 2 weeks ago. I have made 3 phone calls to...
Bobby S.
04 January 2024
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Im fairly certain that when the staff ascertains that your child is not going to die they try to wait you out until you ultimately decide to leave. I have...
Erica F.
26 December 2023
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Amazing ER care - twice in a 24 hour period for a true emergency with my now 17 year old. Nurse Heather Dr. Courtney Nelson Gigi in Triage and Michelle...
Karen F.
24 May 2022
Frequently Asked Questions
Your pediatrician might be able to administer screenings, but most general doctors are not trained to formally diagnose autism. They might refer you to a qualified diagnostic clinician which include:
Developmental Pediatricians
Child Psychologists
Child Psychiatrists
Pediatric Neurologists
Pediatric Neuropsychologists
Your experience might look different depending on the type of clinician you choose. Many families prefer working with developmental pediatricians. Others might work with a psychiatrist or another specialist to get a different perspective.
A formal ASD diagnosis, or a medical diagnosis, helps you get the support your family needs, especially within the context of accessing medically necessary therapies and services.
Insurance Coverage for Therapies: Medically necessary therapies for ASD are often covered by insurance including, but not limited to, speech therapy, ABA therapy, and occupational therapy.
Financial Support: A diagnosis is required when applying for social security or disability benefits.
Plan for Care: A diagnosis helps identify your child’s support needs. For example, your child might need to develop social communication and self-regulation skills.
Future Research: The more data we gather through evaluations, the more we can improve services for autistic children and adults.
Yes, a psychiatrist is a good person to speak with regarding medication for your child. While you might have an idea of what might work for your child, it’s best to have a conversation with a medical professional, such as a psychiatrist. What works for one autistic child may not work for another, so consider your child’s individual needs and goals.
If you’d like to explore prescription medications or supplements for your child, weigh your options and concerns with your child’s medical team and create a plan. Discuss developments and side effects with your child’s doctor and adjust as needed.
When you visit a neurologist, they’ll assess your child’s needs, run some tests (think imaging or EEG), and diagnose. From there, they’ll create a customized treatment plan. Medication, lifestyle tweaks, or maybe even a referral to another specialist could be on the table.
There unfortunately isn’t one test for all neurodevelopmental conditions. Most likely you will go into a visit to test one or two medical conditions. If you are looking for a comprehensive autism evaluation, developmental pediatricians, psychologists, or neuropsychologists are the preferred specialists who can diagnose autism.
No, neurologists focus mainly on non-surgical interventions. If your child needs surgery, neurologists might point you in the direction of a pediatric neurosurgeon.
A mental health professional (such as a pediatric psychologist) can help concerns around anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, ADHD, behavioral challenges, OCD, grief/loss.
The main role of developmental-behavioral pediatricians is to evaluate kids who aren’t developing, learning or behaving the way their peers are. You might be referred to one after an evaluation through school or from your state-run early intervention program.
These specialists can help you understand certain behaviors you’re seeing and come up with a diagnosis. For example, if your child acts up at school and in other settings, you or the teacher may suspect your child has ADHD. But there are other issues that may look like, such as anxiety. And many kids will have more than one issue.
You can get your child an AAC device a few ways:
Add it to your child’s IEP. If your child has an IEP, you can request that an AAC device be made part of it, and that they always have access to it in school. (Some schools will allow you to take the device home, too.)
Ask your child’s doctor. You can request an evaluation for an AAC device through your child’s doctor. This requires an evaluation, and your child’s insurance should cover part (or all) of the costs.
Buy one yourself. Many AAC devices are just apps installed on regular iPads or a tablet. They can be a bit pricey, but getting insurance to pay for AAC devices can take a long time.
Get in touch with Swank Autism Center at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children